Yes, the molding is very old, and very strong. It is about 1.5 inches thick, so more than contractor grade molding. I think typical contractor grade would probably break. Charlie said the hardest part is hanging by your fingers, and not being able to grip and use your hand. I guess that’s what makes it more fun than the monkey bars 😉 Love that your boys are doing this too. Maybe we should put together a boys Ninja Warrior video! I’m hoping nobody here breaks anything doing these stunts!

Thanks Frances. That’s a very funny story about Horton climbing to the top of the pole in a department store at the age of 4. I’ll try to think about the Olympics the next time one of my kids pulls a crazy stunt like that.